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Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Rio Rico)
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$60,440 / year median in Arizona
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary
The Heavy Equipment Lube Tech performs preventative and minor repair and restorative maintenance on heavy industrial equipment.
Benefits
At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
Compensation
Responsibilities Services and performs minor repairs on gas and diesel heavy equipment such as scrapers, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, wheel loaders, water and lube trucks and pick-ups
Installs, removes, maintains and inspects equipment
Performs diagnostics, welding and fabrication as needed
Checks and fills fluid levels, service lube points and performs routine preventative maintenance
Maintains service, repair and maintenance records
Prepares work orders and orders parts in SAP
Maintains positive relationships with plant personnel
Monitors warranty and service agreements and contacting vendor reps as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Education
High school diploma/GEDRequirements/Qualifications Experience working in an industrial shop environment and repairing heavy mining equipment
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Able to operate vehicles and equipment for testing and troubleshooting before and after performing maintenance activities Able to provide own tools
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer programs
Physical requirements: lifting up to 60 lbs., bending, stooping and stretching
Preferred:
Welding experience
Experience working with Visionlink SAP experience
Mechanics Certifications
CAT SIS Program experience
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.
Benefits
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance